Dark Velvet Oud
Bath & Body WorksEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Dark Velvet Oud vs. Rose Oud
Rose Oud rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Dark Velvet Oud projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Dark Velvet Oud | Rose Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2010 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christelle Laprade | Calice Becker |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Dark Velvet Oud
Rose
Oud
Sweet
Fruity
Floral
Rose Oud
Rose
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Floral
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
CinnamonSaffron
Heart
RoseRaspberry
RoseLychee
Base
OudVelvetSugar
CedarwoodLeather
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Dark Velvet Oud | Rose Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about oud: most people find it intimidating. Dark Velvet Oud takes that dark, smoky wood and wraps it in raspberry sweetness until the edges disappear entirely.Dark Velvet Oud
This isn't a polite rose. The cinnamon and saffron give it a bite most rose fragrances sidestep entirely. The leather drydown is where this perfume earns its reputation, staying interesting long.Rose Oud